Dan, I noticed your LS6 doesn't have hood pins. My 71 LS5 4sp Elcamino had them...was that a cowl induction only deal? Glen
The RPO ZL2 cowl induction hood had the pins and came standard with the stripes. The domed hood as seen on this black '70 did not include the pins and did not come with stripes unless some paid extra for RPO D88 stripes. That is a fine looking Chevelle by the way.
How about a few engine and interior shots? Nice car, probably very rare with the stripe delete. The 70 Chevelle is one of GM's high points in styling if you ask me.
Half way decent weather day today..... prepared and washed the interior body shell for POR and Undercoat.
There's a 72 Post car for sale locally but the guy is asking a bit much for what's there. I sure do like how solid these things are. I'm still thinking. o No: If it were a non-a/c car I'd be thinking harder.
Original donor trunk section welded in. Mocking up the new parts...the quarter panel, and rear deck filler panel. This is where all the correct decisions need to be made. Proper fit and alignment is what makes a car :TU:
Hi Dan - I've been reading the entire thread. Very nice and inspiring work you do. I don't think this has been asked or covered. It looks like you strip the paint off with chemical stripper? What other tips do you have for us regarding the way you painstakingly strip everything down to nice bare shiny metal? I'm very impressed with your prep work and need some tips.
Stumper, Welcome! What is your name? Not rocket-science, you need paint stripper (Home Depot), rubber gloves, paint scraper, hand wire brush, well ventilated area (Outside is best), various size wire wheels, high speed drill, thinner, patience and the willingness to Get R Done!
After mocking up all the new parts....getting that "Just Right Fit", once again blow apart the car and begin the welding process....we are getting close now :TU: Rocker is the first to get welded.
nice work, I'm very jealous of your progress. Were the inner quarter panels rusty? In a couple photos they looked like toast but then you had them looking top notch and primed? How did you do that? Keep up the good work Rob
Rob, They had light surface rust and factory undercoat, coarse wire wheel brush on a high speed drill.... took off all the grime :TU:
